I wanted to take a break from my bluegill fishing from last week so I worked in a quick outing on the Sipsey. A good number of fishermen were on the water, which made me think that access 7 would be less crowded. This was the week before Labor Day Weekend, on a Friday and not a good time to fish the Sipsey. I knew they were going to stock the place on the following Thursday right before the holiday weekend. So I was going to try to beat the crowd. Most all fisherman know when they stock this place.
Just above access 7 close to the dam, there is one guy out of camera range, close to where they release the trout. I was surprised to find no one near the steps at 7.
One to hand right after I got in place. All the trout that are stocked in the Sipsey are extremely healthy.
Keep an eye on the indicator--after filming and landing this trout I got my trout fix for the morning. I enjoyed the fight as much as this trout did!!
My second trip fishing
with my 2 weight medium action fly rod today was awesome! I believe all the
fish I landed today enjoyed its action as well. The 6X leader combined with the
2 weight fly line enabled the flies to touch the water as if they had dropped
from a tree limb near the bank. How many times have you guys experienced that
situation? Be ready because the fish will usually explore on your offering. I
experienced that a number of times today absence the tree limb. The Redington medium
action fly rod paired with the Redington Drift reel yields one fantastic day on
the water.
Even bluegills and bass this size
can make one think they’re fighting a super bull gill or quality size bass. The 2 weight gives
the fish a fighting chance and at the same time test the landing skills
of the angler.
Ralph’s Foam Butt Caddis was the
winner of the flies tossed today, so realistic on the surface film. I’m still
in search of the quality bluegill to begin my quest; another enjoyable practice
day in the books!
